Registration comes first, entering patients into the system for care and ensuring their basic information, such as name, date of birth, and insurance information, is documented.

Triage follows registration, prioritizing patients based on the severity of their condition and allocating resources appropriately.

After triage, clinicians gather initial data - such as vital signs - in preliminary testing.

After preliminary testing, the physician conducts a thorough evaluation to assess the patient's symptoms and determine the next steps.

Following the evaluation, the physician may order more in-depth diagnostic tests - like imaging or lab work - to confirm or refine the suspected diagnosis.

Finally, the physician decides whether the patient needs to be admitted for further care or discharged with instructions and follow-up plans.